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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 27m
KULCAIDXB

Kuala Lumpur to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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KUL Dubai (DXB) CAI
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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KUL Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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KUL Jeddah (JED) CAI
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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KUL Doha (DOH) CAI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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5
KUL Muscat (MCT) CAI
Leg 1: Oman Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 28m
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KUL Sharjah (SHJ) CAI
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Nile Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,955 km4,940 miles
Journey time
12h 27mestimate
Time difference
-6hCairo vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
KUL, SZB → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,955 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Jeddah (JED) and Doha (DOH). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Cairo?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Cairo?
Cairo is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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